It offers excellent picture quality with a great color gamut and crisp WQHD resolution.
1.Pricing and specs2.Setup and design quality3.Picture quality4.Speakers5.Competition6.Scorecard7.Should you buy it?
Over the years,Dellhas consistently proven that it makes some of the best PC products, including monitors.
The Dell 34 Ultrasharp 34 Curved Monitor’s stand can be adjusted up and down and the monitor can be angled up, down, and to the sides.
There’s a reason why it’s often the preferred choice for outfitting many offices and school computer labs.
I also ran some benchmark tests on it for a more quantitative read on its picture quality.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Dell.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
This goes for the company’s PC towers and its monitors as well.
The Ultrasharp 34 (U3425WE), specifically, also has a built-in Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM).
The stand clicks into place on the backside of the Dell 34 Ultrasharp Curved Monitor.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
However, it can sometimes take a while for newer models to reach Amazon.
The wide curved display is perfect for multitasking between two or three programs.
From there, it was just a matter of plugging the correct cables into their designated ports.
The Dell 34 Ultrasharp Curved Monitor base attaches to the stand with toolless assembly.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
In all, the setup probably only took me about two minutes or so.
It would have been nicer if these were a bit longer.
After getting everything set up, I took a good look at the monitor to take it all in.
You can remove the stand from the monitor by pushing the button on the backside.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
So much so that it will look good in professional office configs as well as in your home.
Plus, the monitor can pivot from side to side or tilt up and down.
It cannot rotate to a portrait orientation, but that’s to be expected with an ultrawide display.
There are plenty of ports to facilitate monitor daisy chaining or a KVM setup.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Doing this means running display connections to both devices as well as USB cables for keyboard and mouse connectivity.
The Dell 34 Ultrasharp (U3425WE) KVM capabilities are designed specifically with USB-A keyboard connections in mind.
With this adapter in place, I didn’t have any issues using my keyboard on either connected gear.
Two USB-C ports and a USB-A port are located next to the left speaker.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Colors come through very vibrantly, and details look crisp with its 3440 x 1440 resolution.
Basically, this just means that it can display several hues for a more color-accurate viewing experience.
This works to amplify my music and provide more depth of sound.
Dell 34 Ultrasharp Curved Monitor comes with a power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Thunderbolt cable, and USB-C to USB-A cable.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
They also can get plenty loud and are able to keep up with my varied music library.
All in all, the Ultrasharp 34 (U2425WE) offers better speakers than most monitors out there.
For instance, I was able to connect the monitor to both my computer tower and my ROG Ally.
Dell Ultrasharp 34 Curved Monitor cable tidy hole.
Additionally, ultrawide curved monitors are pricier than flat displays.
The response time is slower at 5ms, and the screen doesn’t support HDR.
If you want a faster display with stronger color capabilities you should check into specifically getting a gaming monitor.
Downloading Dell Display Manager makes it easier to set up the KVM function.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Many people tend to purchase external webcams.
With its sturdy design, elegant look, and excellent picture quality, it serves as a perfect display.
It’s easy to get the Ultrasharp 34 set up thanks to its tool-less assembly design.
A power button and OSD controls are located on the back of the Dell UltraSharp 34.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
All in all, this is a fantastic choice for busy individuals who would benefit from an ultrawide display.
It offers a sturdy design with fantastic picture quality and better-than-average monitor speakers.
It’s perfect for multitasking at work, school, or home.
In our color gamut testing, the Dell 34 Ultrasharp (U3425WE)’s Standard mode produced 100% of sRGB, 88% of AdobeRGB, and 94% of P3.
Dell 34 Ultrasharp Curved Monitor has great built-in speakers.
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I connected the Dell 34 UltraSharp Curved Monitor to my PC tower and ROG Ally to test the KVM capabilities.
